Buddha Circuit — Path of the Enlightened One

The classic Buddhist pilgrimage across the plains where the Buddha was enlightened, first taught and attained Mahaparinirvana — Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Sarnath and Kushinagar, with optional Lumbini.

Yatra highlights

• Mahabodhi Temple & the Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya
• Dhamek Stupa & deer park at Sarnath
• Rajgir, Nalanda ruins & Vishwa Shanti Stupa
• Kushinagar Mahaparinirvana — optional Lumbini extension

Day-by-day journey

A suggested flow — we tailor pacing, stays and add-ons (helicopter, palki, special sevas) to your group.

1. 1

   Gaya & Bodh Gaya

   Arrive Gaya, evening at the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree of enlightenment.

2. 2

   Bodh Gaya temples

   Monasteries of many nations, Great Buddha statue and meditation under the Bodhi Tree.

3. 3

   Rajgir & Nalanda

   Griddhakuta hill, Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the ancient Nalanda university ruins.

4. 4

   To Varanasi & Sarnath

   Drive to Varanasi, Dhamek Stupa and the deer park where the first sermon was given.

5. 5

   Kushinagar

   Travel to Kushinagar, the Mahaparinirvana temple and reclining Buddha.

6. 6

   Lumbini (optional) & return

   Optional cross to Lumbini birthplace, then return to base for departure.